Marine Investigator (Suspension & Revocation)
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-1801-13, Marine Investigator (Suspension & Revocation) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Suspension and Revocation National Center of Expertise in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Major duties
You will serve as a Marine Investigator (Suspension & Revocation) expert with regard to the Coast Guard's Suspension and Revocation program, providing assistance and advice to the Office of Investigation and Casualty Analysis (CG-INV), Sector Commanders, and Investigations field offices on issues involving S&R, Investigative best practices, and policies. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Review pleadings for accuracy, evidence sufficiency, jurisdiction, authority, and recommend an appropriate sanction. Advise Sector Commanders, Investigating Officers (IOs), and attorneys on Suspension & Revocation (S&R) case development and management. Prepare cases for filing by conducting investigations, drafting complaints, orders to show cause, preliminary motions, and supporting affidavits and briefs in support of administrative hearings. Conduct briefings, training, and making oral presentations on the Coast Guard S&R program and /or administrative hearing procedures. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis. Conduct and prepare suspension and revocation cases in accordance with applicable agency policy, maritime laws and regulations for administrative action; Research or investigate difficult and complex issues involving Suspension and Revocation (S&R) programs or similar violations of law; Utilize computer systems (i.e. word-processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, graphics, communications, databases, and Internet publishing systems, etc.) to plan and support unit operations and priorities for the mission; and Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve evidentiary issues, policy concerns, and/or data calls. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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